Bill C-6 · 39th Parliament · Stephen Harper
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (visual identification of voters)
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedOct. 26, 2007
- Debated in principleNov. 15, 2007
- Studied by a committeeNot reached
- Passed its first chamberNot reached
- Passed the second chamberNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Leading supporters
Ranked by the part each played: who is responsible for the bill, who carried it, and who spoke for it most.
- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
- Bernard Bigrasinsists on face identification for all voters regardless of veil
- Lynne Yelichcalls bill a fix for integrity of democracy and voter identification
- Lawrence Cannonintroduces the bill to improve election integrity and prevent voter fraud by requiring visual identification.
- Pierre PaquetteEmphasizes equality of voters and principle behind requiring faces uncovered except for medical reasons.
- Serge Cardinargues for need to establish voter identity and prevent ineligible voting
- Mike Wallacenotes unanimous prior support for the measure and urges sending the bill to committee.
- Jean-Yves LaforestStates there is a real problem in Quebec that the bill addresses regarding face covering.
Who carries this bill
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Where members stand
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How precisely it is written
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